A few weeks shy of 1 year

Thinking back to a year ago seems like a dream. I can NOT believe that time has flown by so fast. God has been so so good to us and has continually surprised us. I'm so glad that He decided one year and 9months ago to bless us with Paxton. I truly can't remember a day without my son. He is our world, our joy and our privileged. It has been a journey unlike any other I have ever been on. I have learned so much about God, myself and the joy of simple things. I have learned what true unconditional love is and have a better understanding of what a grand sacrifice God gave when he allowed his son to be crucified. Thank you Lord for a year of being stretched, learning, laughing and loving.

Our CARIBBEAN anniversary!!!

This was the sunset the night we headed home!


Just before we got in!

This is where we swam with sting rays!

Our third port was in Cozmel Mexico. We loved this stop cause we got to wheel and deal with the shop owners.

The second day of port we stopped in the Cayman Islands. We went snuba diving here and got to explore a ship wreck.

We had one of these little towel creatures waiting for us on our bed each night

We went to a show on elegant night. It was fantastic!

We got all dressed up most nights and went to a nice dinner in the monet dinning room.

Our first port was in Jamaica. we went site seeing and shopping!

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We had a Christmas party at the Collins home this year! It was great fun.


The kids played (watch out Gibby cause as soon as Pax can walk you'll have some competition :)

And we had yummy snacks and fun convo!

10 months and on the move!

To grandmothers house we go

Here are the photos of our trip to my moms. We miss you grandma!

OH I am thankful!

Thanksgiving was a blast! We traveled to see the grandparents that don't live in the NWA area. First stop poppie and Nana's house,which they just moved into, and we LOVE! They spoiled little Pax with lots of hugs and kisses, plus turkey and some of this chocolate desert that aunt cassie made (it was delicious!). Then they got him a little sussy: a walker so that he could show off those strong legs as he explored the house (more or less the kitchen b/c he can't quite get it to move on carpet yet). Then we were off the grandma's. Aunt LeAnna met us at poppie and Nana's to ride with us. It was a two hour trip but Pax did great. He slept for most of it. When we got there grandma had been cooking, the entire house smelled of sweet yams and Turkey. I do have to say my mom has the best yams ever (but I'm probably a little bias). We stuffed ourselves full of yummy food then got out the Christmas decor. We spent the evening decorating the tree, but not before mom took me to the best store ever!! Oh yes girls, Garden Ridge is any crafters paradise. We only spent an hour and a half there but I could have stayed ALL day! Seriously has everything. The next day we shopped, ate lunch and packed up to head home. Thanksgiving was great! I have pictures, but only from my moms house because I forgot that I had my camera with me. Sorry Nana, Poppie, Aunt Cassie and Uncle Rus!! I will post them soon.

We are so so thankful for you all and love you with all our hearts!

A SPECIAL HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

We want to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR FAVORITE UNCLE!!! Happy 26th uncle Rusty we miss you!

Pax: I wish it were warm outside so that you could take me swimming again in popie's pool! Can't wait for you to take me sleding (if it ever gets cold enough to snow) :) LOVE LOVE LOVE YOU